Undiagnosed coeliac disease identified by active case finding in first degree relatives
Coeliac disease is a lifelong, systemic inflammatory disease triggered by dietary gluten. Expeditious diagnosis and treatment can reduce morbidity and the impact on quality of life, but many people with the disorder have not been tested and consequently have not been diagnosed. A family history of coeliac disease is the strongest risk factor, and active case finding among people in at‐risk groups is appropriate … [read more]
